Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children

The 9th Edition of Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children is an authoritative, evidence-based resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners in this specialty. It covers the latest basic science, clinical issues, and patient outcomes, with new chapters on Down syndrome, genetic disorders, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary embolism. It also includes access to a video library and a new templated format for quick reference.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 1232 pages
\n Publication date: 08 March 2018
\n Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
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Now in its fully updated 9th Edition, Kendig's Disorders of the Respiratory Tract in Children, authored by Drs. Robert Wilmott, Andrew Bush, Robin Deterding, Felix Ratjen, Peter Sly, Heather Zar, and Albert P. Li, remains a trusted and comprehensive resource for residents, fellows, and practitioners in this specialized field. This extensive volume brings together essential knowledge from global experts, presenting it in a user-friendly format that is accessible to a wide audience. Spanning from the latest basic science developments to their relevance in contemporary clinical practice, the book covers a wide range of respiratory problems encountered in newborns and children worldwide.

Utilizing concise and straightforward language, accompanied by numerous tables, figures, summaries at the end of each chapter, and over 500 full-color images, the text effectively conveys key information in a digestible manner. New chapters have been added to reflect the expanding knowledge on respiratory complications associated with Down syndrome and other genetic disorders, modern molecular therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma, pulmonary embolism and thromboembolic disease, and more.

Access to a new video library featuring demonstrations of key procedures further enhances the learning experience. The book adopts a new templated format, featuring more descriptive headings and bulleted text for quick reference and navigation. It addresses current key issues such as the genetic basis of respiratory disease, emerging respiratory infections, interstitial lung diseases in infants and young children, technology and diagnostic techniques for pulmonary function tests, emerging lung infections, and novel therapies for cystic fibrosis and asthma.

Furthermore, the book provides up-to-date instruction on important procedures, such as bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing. It highlights the expertise of three new editors and over 100 world authorities in the fields of pediatric respiratory medicine, making it an invaluable resource for practitioners seeking to stay abreast of the latest advancements in this field.

\n Weight: 3312g\n
Dimension: 226 x 286 x 47 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780323448871\n
Edition number: 9 ed\n